Listeria Paranoia?!

[M155Chelsea]

Hey everybody
Im 18 weeks into my first pregnancy and can't help constantly worrying about getting Listeria. Every time i eat out or have fast food I am so paranoid to the point where I sometimes cry. Yesterday my colleague got me a cold chicken and cheese sandwhich from a dodgy corner store and i ate it cause i didnt know where it was from- i am pretty sure Listeria is uncommon in Australia so I might just be over reacting... Am I?

[Cenni]

M155Chelsea- Its better just to be safe with your food choices, read up on what you should avoid and avoid those foods while pregnant.

Dont stress too much, I remember eating something I shouldnt have early on on my pregnancy and I freaked out but it just made me more careful because I wanted to enjoy my food and not be sad while or after eating.

[liammason]

I'm sorry but my personal opinion is that if you stopped eating every food they say you shouldnt you would starve to death. every year they come out with new no no foods. i am on my 3rd pg and while i do avoid soft cheeses and pate and all the yukky food if i feel like a ham sandwhich i will have one, if i feel like an ice cream from the Mr whippy van i will have one. dont stress too much about food when there are so many other more important stresses you can focus on. Just my opinion.